TENNIS

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TENNIS

ADULT PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

TENNIS 1-2-3 BEGINNER CLINIC – Learn to play tennis in 4 weeks! Learn the basics about strokes & how to play. Next sessions in March are: Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 pm starting March 2 or Fridays, 9:30-10:30 am starting March 4 4 weeks session fee: $80 for BMAC members - $100 for non-members Bonus: this package includes the opportunity to try the rest of the Athletic Club!!

Package includes the following to be used during the 4 weeks that you are participating in the tennis program: • 4 group fitness classes • 1 group pickleball beginner clinic • 1 Featherstone’s discount coupon

To sign up call the Tennis Pro Shop at 770-720-9635 or email pat.perry@hmsgolf.com

BEGINNER PLAYING DRILLS – For beginning players that have taken the 1-2-3 beginner class or an equivalent, these drills will focus on how to play points. Positioning and strategy will be taught. Players should be able to sustain a short rally. Great program to get you ready for team league play. Monday – 7:00-8:30 pm | Thursday – 7:00-8:30 pm DOUBLES DRILLS – Good practice drills for doubles with the opportunity to play points against different people. Great way to meet other players!! Monday – 7:00-8:30 pm Tuesday- 6:30-8:00 pm Thursday – 6:30-8:00 pm Friday -10:00-11:30 am Saturday – 10:00-11:30 am CARDIOTENNIS – Intense cardio work out on the tennis court. Continuous ball feeding and moving! Friday – 9:00-10:00 am

Stop by the Tennis Pro Shop for a complete schedule of adult drills. Be sure and get on our email distribution list to get up to date information on drills and events for adults and juniors. Also, join the BridgeMill Tennis group on the BridgeMill Athletic Club facebook page. Events and other tennis happenings are posted here. Please register in advance for all drills. Space is limited

ALTA LEAGUE DEADLINES The registration period for all Summer ALTA rosters begins March 22 and the deadline is April 12. This includes Adult Mixed Doubles, Senior (45+) Men & Women. These leagues begin match play in June.

Players on BridgeMill league teams must be Tennis or Golf members in good standing. Captains must get approval from the Tennis Department before submitting a roster to the league. Posted in the Pro Shop is a list of players looking for teams and teams looking for players. Call the Pro Shop if you want your information on this list.

IMPORTANT FRIENDLY REMINDER Please check in with the Pro Shop Attendant prior to play. The courts are in high demand so one person per court, whether from a team or individual reservation, should check in with the Pro Shop prior to their reserved court time to verify their court usage and pay any guest fees. The staff also will be able to let you know if there have been any changes to your court number at this time. The tennis courts are for BridgeMill Athletic Club members and their guests only. Accompanied guest fees are $10.00 per person. Athletic members and their guests are also required to pay the $10.00 per person court fee. Court fees should be

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ALTA MIXED DOUBLES CITY FINALS

BridgeMill will be hosting ALTA Mixed Doubles City Finals on March 12 with a rain date of March 13. We will have 4 different levels (levels TBD) playing at BridgeMill with matches starting at 1:00 pm. Matches should finish up by 6:00 pm. ALTA will be using 10 hard courts. Good luck to our BridgeMill teams. Maybe you will be in the finals at BridgeMill!!

EXCEL JUNIOR TENNIS ACADEMY The junior program at BridgeMill is designed to meet the needs of all our junior players starting at age 5 and up and recreational to advanced tournament players. The goal of our program is to instill a love for the game of tennis in our youth. We encourage and foster a healthy, active lifestyle that players carry with them throughout their lives. Our program is divided into categories based on ability and age. All programs focus on proper stroke development, footwork, fitness, strategy and mental toughness at an age and level appropriate manner. Contact the Tennis Shop for class schedule updates, available space and to sign up.

USTA LEAGUE RESULTS

Congratulations to the following USTA teams from the Fall and Winter season. They have all won a berth to the 2022 State tournament for their league. Tri-level 4.5,4.0.3.5 Women– Lynne Poirier, Captain Tri-level 4.5,4.0.3.5 Men – Karl Vance, Captain 3.5 Men – Karl Vance, Captain 4.5 Women – Penny Walton, Captain

EXCEL FUTURE STARS DEVELOPMENT GROUPS

5-6 YEARS – This group is for our youngest juniors with little or no tennis experience. Our goal in the program is to help children learn and enjoy the game of tennis while improving their overall athletic skills. We focus on basic motor skills like throwing, catching, running, and jumping but also learn fundamental racket skills. 7-10 YEARS – These classes are for juniors with little or no tennis experience. We focus on developing athletic skills, fundamental strokes and learning how to play points and keep score. Call the Pro Shop for the 2022 schedule – 770-720-9635 EXCEL ACADEMY The Academy group is for players with some tennis experience to advanced players, ages & up, who are committed to improving their game. We also include 11–16-year-old beginner players in this group. This high energy group of players is striving to play tournaments, high school tennis or working to get a college scholarship. The Head Coach of the academy is Jennifer Pourchier who is also the Head Coach for the Reinhardt University tennis teams. One unique benefit of this is that Academy players often get to hit and train with the college players! Players are divided by ability level and age. Drills focus on proper stroke technique, footwork, fitness, strategy, and mental toughness. The group meets Monday and/or Wednesday from 5:00-7:00 pm. This program runs throughout the school year, but new players can be added anytime if space available

EXCEL SUMMER TENNIS CAMPS

Juniors drill, play games and train in a fun atmosphere for 5 hours a day, 4 days in a row. Campers cannot help but improve their tennis game and they have a chance to make new tennis friends. Players also have a chance to cool off in the BridgeMill pool. All levels are welcome. Groups are divided by age and ability. For juniors 7 – 17 years. Camp meets Mon -Thu from 9:30 am-2:30 pm Fee/session $225/Tennis & Golf Member $250/Athletic Member $275/Non-Member Session 1: June 6-June 9 Session 2: June 20-June 23 Session 3: July 11-July 14 Check with the Tennis Pro Shop for class schedule, fees, and available space.

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